France has taken an important step towards officially certifying the new standard of its flagship fighter, the Dassault Rafale F4.3. The country's Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) reported that the fighter had undergone a short-term but intensive test campaign designed to assess the real state of its capabilities before the final approval of the standard.
These were not just demonstration flights. The planes flew in real combat conditions, as close as possible to those faced by French aviation in the future. Special attention is paid to two key aspects: interaction within the tactical network and the effectiveness of weapons.
What does this mean in practice?
— The operation of the new on-board computer and software was checked, which allow Rafale to exchange data faster with other aircraft, drones, ships and ground forces.
— The integration of new missiles is being tested, including the long-range Meteor and the ASMP-A anti-ship, as well as future satellite drones ("free hunters").
— Communication stability and protection against electronic attacks are being evaluated — a critical moment in modern warfare.
The test results will help DGA and Dassault Aviation make final adjustments before the F4.3 becomes the official standard for the entire Rafale fleet. This stage is not just a technical formality, but the last chance to identify weaknesses before large—scale implementation.
The Rafale F4.3 is not just an upgrade, but a transition to network—centric warfare, where each fighter becomes a node of an intelligent combat system. And France clearly does not want to lag behind.
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